Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan - Local dishes

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Marrakech, Morocco

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Delmeza_M ·

Jan 2026

It was a very fun, hands on cooking experience. Hassan is very passionate about food and cooking. We made a variety of different Moroccan dishes which was delicious to eat 😋 We also learned how to make authentic Moroccan Mint tea. The cooking course was a highlight of our visit in Marrakesh and would highly recommend it.

· Paul_M ·

Feb 2026

Not to be missed experience with Chef Hassan. Good to practice new skills with new friends from all countries (Norway, Denmark, Belgium and Australia). 4 different tagine dishes a 2 side dishes were prepared and then eaten with local bread Hassan was clear and fun and ensured we all participated. Highly recommended - thank you all.

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Overview

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Marrakech than the art of Moroccan cuisine. Master the art of the classic tagine as well as couscous and Moroccan salads during this small-group cooking class, available at both lunch and dinner. Start with a market tour to buy fresh ingredients, then relax with a mint tea. Finally, learn about Moroccan history and culture as you cook, taste, and eat.

Learn Moroccan signature dishes and cooking techniques from a pro chef
Choice of lunch or dinner options lets you work around your schedule
Numbers are capped at 10, ensuring hands-on instruction and group bonding
Adaptable class—ask in advance for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options

Sample Menu

Main

Tagine with vegetables

Main

Chicken with lemon

Main

Ketfa tagine

meatballs with tomatoes sauce

Starter

Zaalouk salad

typical aubergine salad

Main

Beef with prunes

Main

Tagine with chicken and raisins

What's Included

Air-conditioned cooking and eating area
Dinner
Lunch
Bread
Welcome tea
Bottled water

Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

J2P3+C26، زنقة بوطويل، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
The meeting point will be "Pharmacie Bab Doukkala". Please make sure you search for the exact same name of the pharmacy. Bab Doukkala is an area that contains many pharmacies, but there is only one pharmacy with this name (Pharmacie Bab Doukkala)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
We cook also vegan and vegetarian food
We share recipes at the end of the class
Do not worry about finding us, we will text you once we receive your booking
Group size is maximum 10 people (might be 11 only if we have an overbooking or for private groups)

Air-conditioned cooking area
Please contact us before booking if you're 1 person, as we require a minimum of two participants we need to check if we have other participants for that day or not.
To ensure a pleasant experience for all guests, we kindly ask that children under 7, including babies, not attend. Thank you for understanding!
It is recommended for women with long hair to bring a hairband.
Air-conditioned cooking and eating area
Photos are allowed during the cooking class and for vegetables at the market only; please avoid photographing other shops or people.
Please do not enter the pharmacy at the meeting point. Kindly wait outside
Not suitable for people with onion or garlic allergies
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alice_C

This was our best experience in Morocco! It was also the best food we ate! Everything was great, stating with the communication regarding the meetup location. The kitchen itself and everything throughout the cooking process was very clean. Ahmed and Hassan were friendly and explained Moroccan tea and cooking very well. We learned a lot. Everyone in the group divided the work into evenly under Hassan’s instructions. Our dishes turned out fantastic and we can’t wait to make the recipes at home!

Reviews

5.0

based on 530 reviews

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Moroccan cooking with chef Hassan excellent fun

Christine_C, Apr 2026

Interactive experience with the opportunity to learn the skills of cooking Moroccan food. Hassan and his business partner were friendly keen to involve everyone and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this four hours will be some of the best you can spend in Marrakech and go home with new skills and abilities.

Fantastic food and experience

Daniel_C, Mar 2026

Just had a lovely time making tagines. Beef with prunes, chicken with preserved lemons, vegetarian and meatball (like a shakshuka). There was a demonstration of making Moroccan tea that made me appreciate it more. Not as simple as I thought. I won’t ruin this for you except to say you will start making your loose leaf tea at home differently afterwards. Lovely space and we went on the roof and could see the Atlas Mountains.

Wonderful knowledge...

Andrew_B, Mar 2026

Wonderful knowledge people. Food was exquisite! .,...,..............................................

New Skills - Great Event

Paul_M, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy you enjoyed cooking, learning, and sharing with new friends from around the world. Your recommendation means a lot to us 😊

A fun evening of cooking and eating.

Heather_O, Jan 2026

Our hosts were excellent. Learnt how to make proper Moroccan tea. A fun and informative evening of preping ingredients and cooking two starters and four tagines under the excellent tuition of Hassan. The food was the best we have tasted and the group of 10 were great company.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed learning the tea, the cooking, and the great group atmosphere. So happy the food was the best you tasted 😊

Such a fun cooking class!

Kate_Y, Jan 2026

I had a lovely time doing this cooking class with Chef Hassoun. First we walked into the market to buy ingredients for the dishes, then walked just a short distance to the rooms where the class is held. I was amazed that Chef kept us all on task with the preparation and that by the end, we had prepared 5 different tajines, which were all delicious!

5 Star Experience

Juan_A, Jan 2026

Hassan and his crew were fabulous teachers. Really enjoyed the history of the Moroccan tea and truly appreciated the traditional homestyle cooking. This was our first cooking class and we hope to found more as informative, entertaining and absolutely delicious as this one. Definitely a 5 star experience!!!

Highlight of our Marrakesh Visit

Delmeza_M, Jan 2026

Book with Hassan!

Samantha_O, Jan 2026

Would recommend taking a cooking class with Hassan! He was easy to get along with. Hassan and his business partner did a good job of including everyone. Every dish we made was delicious with it being some of the best food we had in Morocco. There’s something for everyone and they do a good job of accommodating to any food restrictions.

Amazing experience!!!

Nida_R, Jan 2026

This was an incredible experience. Hassan and the entire team were just amazing! The food we prepared was some of the most flavorful food we had in our time in Morocco! If you’re interested in food and cooking, this is a must do!

Marrakech cookery class

Johanne_P, Jan 2026

The trip started off with a visit to a vegetable street seller where we were asked to choose ingredients. We then head a short walk to a property with a large open plan kitchen space. Our guide explained what we were cooking then we were shown how to make Morrocan mint tea which we drank too. We were all given chopping and peeling tasks as a group. Once the prep was complete each dish was prepared by worth food explanation of how to make them and shown how to cook on gas hob. Once complete the The whole experience was inclusive and fun and the guide had lots of information about Morrocan food and also Marrakech itself. Once the food was ready we are the food. The smells were amazing and this is a great way to enjoy a good Morrocan meal.

Amazing experience

Evie_E, Jan 2026

Our cooking class was more than just learning recipes — it was an immersion into Moroccan culture and tradition. From the moment we stepped into the kitchen, we were welcomed with warmth, hospitality, and the rich aromas of spices that tell stories passed down through generations. We learned how to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes using fresh, local ingredients, guided step by step with patience and passion. Mixing spices, slow-cooking tagines, and understanding the balance of flavors gave us a deeper appreciation for how much love and history go into Moroccan food. What made the experience truly special was sharing the meal together at the end — enjoying what we had cooked, tasting the depth of flavors, and feeling connected not only to the cuisine but to the culture itself. It wasn’t just about food; it was about tradition, community, and the joy of cooking together. A beautiful experience we will carry with us long after leaving Morocco. Thank you for having us 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

Great experience

Akie_T, Dec 2025

We are about 10 , good mix of family and solo travelers. We prepare 4 tagines and 2 side dishes that is on menu of the most restaurants (Fairy typical, no surprise). Host speak English and French and the class proceeded with bilingual explanation. It was nice atmosphere and the final result was quite good (I would say it taste better than what I had in a restaurants). A great way to spend half a day. A bit of different cultural experience with a good meal in the end. We supposed to receive recipes after the class but I have not received it yet after 24 hours.

Friendliest cooking lesson ever - and possibly the best

Neil_C, Nov 2025

Superb atmosphere from the beginning- great dynamic and really easy to follow, very tasty food at the end of it all as well

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the atmosphere, easy-to-follow instructions, and, of course, the tasty food. So happy it made your day special!

Great class, Chef Hassan was amazing!

Harpreet_K, Nov 2025

It’s was a very good cooking class, learned how to make our fav dishes, the eggplant salad was the best, the tagines were very tasty and flavorful. It was family style cooking.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed learning your favorite dishes. Happy you loved the eggplant salad, flavorful tagines, and the family-style cooking experience!

Outstanding!

Fiona_M, Nov 2025

This was the standout activity that I did in a forty day itinerary, I would totally recommend this to people who love food. We sourced our ingredients from the Medina then learnt how to cook a range of traditional Moroccan dishes. Hassan was such a personable, knowledgeable teacher. I was impressed! Great fun and we are still in touch with other people from our group.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you! We’re thrilled this was a highlight of your trip. Happy you enjoyed sourcing ingredients, cooking traditional dishes, and connecting with others. Hassan loved sharing his knowledge with you!

Fun and Delicious Cooking Class

Kristan_v, Nov 2025

We had such a great time at this cooking class in Marrakech! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the instructors made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. We learned a lot about traditional Moroccan ingredients and cooking techniques, and the dishes we prepared were absolutely delicious. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and hands-on fun.

This cooking class was a...

Drew_H, Nov 2025

This cooking class was a fantastic experience. Chef Hassan was very friendly and walked us through each step of the cooking process, explaining how various ingredients are used in dishes. Unlike a few other cooking demonstrations I have done, this one had us participating in all steps in the preparation of multiple dishes. And, it was a good way to try various common tagine recipes. I would definitely recommend!

Enjoyable cooking experience

Susan_D, Sep 2025

Great experience learnt a lot would really recommend Lovely food, got to cook and eat supper Friendly hosts too

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the class, the food, and the time together. You’re always welcome back!

Great experience, ...

Sara_C, Jun 2025

Great experience, excellent value for money and best food of the trip! Very informative & interesting.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and the food. Hope to welcome you again on your next trip! — Hassan & Ahmed 🍴✨

A very professionally run class

Susan_S, Jun 2025

Great experience professionally conducted. Made 2 delicious tagines and. 2 side dishes. Definitely the best food we have eaten all holiday. Hassad conducted the class well particularly in view of the fact we were 2 French speaking and 2 English speaking participants! Would thoroughly recommend this class.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed making the tagines and the class suited both French and English speakers. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

This was so much fun! ...

Christian_L, Jun 2025

This was so much fun! Hassan was an awesome host. We went to the market, bought our food and then we were welcomed into his home to cook some amazing food!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the market visit and cooking together at Hassan’s home. Hope to see you again for more fun and great food!

Best meal in moroco!

alexanne_g, Jun 2025

Had a great time! Hassan made everyone participate which was awesome! Honestly the best meal we have had in Morocco! Thank you!

Must do!

Ayesha_A, Jun 2025

Amazing experience! Food was incredible, we learnt so many dishes. Mr Ahmed and Mr Hassan were kind, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and flavors. Thank you for cooking with us!

Best Cooking Class

robertsontoya, May 2025

Exceptional! The host were patient and kind. They took time to give history on the different dishes we made. It was interactive and the food was delicious!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind and warm review. We're thrilled that the experience exceeded your expectations. Learning to cook while discovering a new culture is exactly what we aim to offer our guests.

Great cooking experience

Kim_M, May 2025

This tour started with a trip to the market to buy all the fresh ingredients for the evening. Hassan makes you all involved with picking vegetables and having them weighed. There was a talk on how to make and prepare mint tea properly and then making dinner. We made four tagines - lamb and prune, vegetable, chicken with lemon and olive and meatballs. We also made two dips, tomato and eggplant. The food was delicious. It was quite hot obviously and it was a long time on your feet so make sure you do have some lunch before you go for the 7:30pm dinner time.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Delicious experience

Denis_V, May 2025

Very fun activity which ended in some great tasting dishes. As an extra we learned all the secrets of the Maroccan tea, and we also received all the receipts after the class.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It’s a true source of motivation for our team. Chef Hassan wants every guest to feel at home, and we’re so glad that came across in your experience. Come visit us again on your next trip to Marrakech!

Exceptional family experience!

Christopher_S, May 2025

Ahmed and Hassan have a well organized, instructional Moroccan cooking lesson that produced the best meal we had while in Marrakech. They did a fabulous job in garnering participation from everyone including my teenagers. The best part was that I felt we could take home the recipes and make the dishes for ourselves. They impressively kept to the four hour timeline with the meal ready at the three-hour mark to enjoy. Ahmed and Hassan were welcoming, engaging, professional and kind. They even did a special dessert to celebrate my husband’s birthday. This Marrakech Cooking Class was exceptional and we highly recommend it!!

Fantastic!

Alice_C, Apr 2025

The Cooking Class to Choose

Edward_W, Apr 2025

This was a great and very interesting time with Hassan and Ahmed. Words cannot describe. Everyone was able to participate in some part of the preparation. The tea demonstration was was very detailed. Hassan was engaged with the entire group in preparing an excellent and tasty lunch. Absolutely recommendable!